It is a sad realization to discover most of us are indentured servants. I know, I know, we have free will. We get to make all of our decisions. But, do we really? How many of us would like to have a different job? How many of us would like to live in a different… Continue reading We Are Indentured Servants

The last two weeks has flown by. It is the Papa’s last night with us as he will fly home tomorrow. It has been a productive visit though. I believe, most if not all, his goals were met during his time here. It even included getting to see family and hometown. I’ll, we’ll, miss you… Continue reading Sadly, Time to Say Goodbye

Nothing like waiting until the last minute to do something. The application to be on our HOA Board was due today. For some reason I thought I had time, or maybe I was secretly wanting the deadline to pass. Well, today at the HOA Transition Committee Meeting, one of the members asked if I was… Continue reading Application Submitted

Just as with most employers, my work place is having some struggles in finding new people to join the team, and several people are opting to look for a new job. Many of them are finding success in their search. This evening my brain finally said it was time to put the challenge with my… Continue reading Puzzle Heaven

As we re-enter society, since it appears we are moving to thinking we are post Covid, there are some things to decide upon. Things like masks, eating out, shaking hands, hugs, or even standing close to a stranger. For me, I’m getting okay with eating out. It has been nice to actually go, sit at… Continue reading Don’t Stand So Close to Me

We are about to introduce one of the Papa’s to The Snatch Game. Amazingly, he hasn’t seen any of those episodes from Rupaul’s Drag Race. We thought we’d start with the latest game, then work our way back. It will be an evening of fun and laughter. Who was your favorite queen from Snatch Game… Continue reading An Evening of Comedy

I’m not sure if they are still referred to as the “Three R’s” anymore or not. It isn’t a term I’ve heard in a while out there in the world. For those who don’t know or haven’t heard the term, the “Three R’s” stand for reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic. These were, and really still are,… Continue reading It Isn’t Just About the Three R’s

It was a good day for a yard sale! We had a neighborhood yard sale this morning. The weather could not have been better for a June day. It was a little humid, but that’s June for you. Although the sale wasn’t supposed to start until 8:30, there are always some early birds. I was… Continue reading Make a Fair Offer

It is raining right now and I’m sitting on the patio. The roof is a tin roof, which means the rain drops makes a very soothing sound as they hit the metal. As I sit listening, I’m feeling blessed and content for many reasons. We have a roof over our heads. Our family, and families,… Continue reading Life is Good